Ericsson

Sr. Manager Modem Engineering

Ericsson$235K — $294K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in modem, wireless, embedded systems, telecommunications, or related fields.
  • 5+ years in engineering management for modem, wireless, or embedded software teams.
  • Proven history of delivering complex modem or embedded software across product generations.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership in firmware, hardware, validation, and test disciplines.
  • Experience in workforce planning, hiring, and resource allocation within engineering teams.
  • Skilled in technical engagements with modem chipset vendors and carrier organizations.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management across business and technical domains.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to shape modular technology strategy for IoT products.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing modem engineering team.
  • Manage workforce planning and hiring strategies for the team.
  • Drive operational excellence through process improvements and metrics in engineering.
  • Set engineering execution plans and allocate resources effectively across products.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to establish roadmap priorities.
  • Engage with technical partners, including chipset vendors and ODMs, to push initiatives forward.
  • Oversee automation, validation frameworks, and ensure efficient testing processes.

Benefits

  • Subsidized nationwide medical options with company contributions to HSA and dental/vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting for financial security.
  • Minimum 15 days vacation, personal days, 11 annual holidays, volunteer time off, and generous sick leave policies.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental/adoption leave.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and mobile therapy options for additional support.
Full Job Description
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is growing its modem engineering leadership team, advancing end-to-end modem baseband, platform, and firmware delivery for next-generation enterprise and industrial IoT solutions. Reporting to the Head of Modem Engineering, the Senior Manager of Modem Engineering will lead an organization responsible for modem software delivery, firmware integration, platform enablement, and cellular feature development across multiple product programs. This role sits at the intersection of engineering execution and strategic planning, partnering with product management, chipset vendors, ODMs, and global engineering stakeholders to deliver carrier-grade connectivity solutions What you will do: • Partner with the Head of Modem Engineering to execute long-term modem technology and platform strategy across enterprise and industrial IoT products • Lead and grow a high-performing modem engineering team through talent development, succession planning, and engineering best practices • Own workforce planning, resource allocation, contractor management, and hiring plans for assigned programs • Drive engineering operational excellence through metrics, process improvements, and automation investments • Define and drive engineering execution plans, milestones, and resource allocation across products and future cellular platform initiatives • Partner with Product Management to define roadmap priorities, feature commitments, and release planning • Lead technical engagements with modem chipset partners, ODM vendors, carrier organizations, and strategic technology suppliers • Drive cross-functional alignment across modem firmware, hardware, RF, platform software, cloud connectivity, and automation teams • Build and scale modem automation, validation, and quality frameworks to improve test coverage and engineering efficiency • Support carrier certification, interoperability testing, and commercialization activities • Identify and proactively address engineering risks, resource gaps, and technical debt The skills you bring Required: • 15+ years of experience in modem, wireless, embedded systems, telecommunications, or related engineering disciplines • 5+ years of engineering management experience leading modem, wireless, or embedded software development teams • Demonstrated track record delivering complex modem or embedded software programs across multiple product generations • Strong experience leading cross-functional engineering organizations spanning firmware, hardware, platform, validation, and test disciplines • Experience managing workforce planning, hiring, contractor strategies, and engineering resource allocation • Experience with technical engagements involving modem chipset vendors, ODM partners, and carrier organizations • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, business, and executive audiences • Experience working within geographically distributed engineering organizations Preferred: • Experience building and scaling modem automation, validation, and quality frameworks • Familiarity with Linux kernel, embedded driver development, BSP integration, and platform bring-up • Understanding of wireless/RF concepts, carrier certification processes, and interoperability testing • Experience leading globally distributed and contractor-augmented engineering teams • Experience with embedded or other leading chipset platforms • Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field • Support the growth of engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: United States (US) || Boise (ID) (Country/ City) Job details: Product Development Leader Job Stage: Job Stage 8 Primary Recruiter: Michelle Balatico Hiring Manager: Ramesh Kondru Ganniyya Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. Your Pay The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Santa Clara $235,500-294,500 Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. Your Health Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Ericsson
Size
101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Ericsson

More Telecommunications & Hardware Jobs

Find similar Sr. Manager Modem Engineering jobs: